Come Grow with Us!
Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, utility, construction, and municipal applications through our eight offices in Saskatchewan and Alberta. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients by providing industry-leading project solutions that are customer-centric and technology driven. Our success is defined by engaged employees, unbending safe work practices, loyal clients and doing the right thing.
We are currently looking for an experienced Civil Designer, in our Edmonton location. Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta, situated on the North Saskatchewan River, known for its natural scenery, food, history and facilities. It is home to Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum, and West Edmonton Mall, North America's largest shopping mall. Other notable attractions include the Royal Alberta Museum, the Muttart Conservatory, Alberta Legislature Building, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Alberta Railway Museum, and many other natural and man-made attractions. Click here to learn more about what the city of Edmonton has to offer.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Drafting Manager, you will be responsible for preparing grading designs, as-built and 3D models using GIS/CAD software on Windows platform stations. Your duties will include and are not limited to:
- Producing accurate and detailed drafting products using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other related modelling programs
- Analysis and creation of surfaces with the use of spatial data such as Lidar, Terrestrial Scanner and other survey formats
- Prepare site grading, road, pipeline corridor and pad facility designs
- Prepare As-built plans
- Compare site designs with as-builts
- Calculate earthwork volumes
- Understanding survey plan content
- Understanding layers, line types and individual client requirements
- Using multiple communication tools, interacting regularly with internal and external clients to deliver optimal product
What You Offer
The successful candidate will have:
- A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology / Geomatics or 5+ years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D earthworks design.
- Highly proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, global mapper and terrestrial scanning software used for modelling oil and gas facilities is considered an asset.
- 2-5 years experience in the survey industry, oil and gas, or the municipal drafting industry is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects
Key Competencies And Behavioral Attributes
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates accuracy, neatness, and professionalism in the development of drafting products.
- Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical and creative thinker with an aptitude for problem solving
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of taking instruction while working independently in a highly collaborative team.
What We Offer
- Employer paid benefits package includes a flexible health spending account, extended health coverage, prescription coverage, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, personal/sick days, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Education Assistance Program supports a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Generous vacation policy.
- Employee recognition program.
- Compassionate employer who welcomes you to bring your whole self to work.
- Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.
If you are looking to further your career and think we are the right organization for you, we want to hear from you! For more information about Midwest careers and services, visit our website at www.Midwest.ca.
We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICANT MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. Validation of eligibility will be required if selected for an interview. 